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France Beats Belgium 4-1 in Nations League; Koné Plays 60 Minutes

October 6, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

France overcame Belgium 4-1 in a Nations League rematch. After an initial 1-0 win for France away, this home fixture saw a flurry of late goals. Belgium took the lead through Lukebakio, but France fought back. Substitutes made a significant impact: Doue equalized in the 77th minute, and Cherki put France ahead in the 81st. Olise sealed the victory with two goals in the final minutes, scoring in the 88th and 90+1st minute.

Koné's Performance

Roma's midfielder, Manu Koné, started the match and was substituted in the 61st minute, replaced by Da Cunha. His performance was generally positive until his departure, despite the scoreline at that point.

Match Details

France: Restes; Koundé, Yoro, Lacroix, Diouf; Akliouche (sub. Cherki, 60'), Koné (sub. Da Cunha, 61'), Camavinga (sub. Rabiot, 88'); Dembelé (sub. Olise, 60'), Lepaul, Barcola (sub. Doué, 72').

Belgium: Vandervoort; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechels, Seys; Raskin, Lavia (sub. Keita, 87'), Vanaken (sub. Trossard, 87'); Lukebakio (sub. Godts, 70'), Lukaku (sub. De Ketelaere, 70'), Moreira (sub. Openda, 87').

Goals: Lukebakio (35'), Doue (77'), Cherki (81'), Olise (88', 90'+1').

Bookings: Lavia (B), Lacroix (F), van Bommel (B), Seys (B).